Postdoc in Heliospheric Flux Rope Modeling & Dynamics

ORAU; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ORAU seeks candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities at NASA research centers. This fellowship involves developing models of magnetic flux rope structures in the heliosphere, focusing on time evolution and stability.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and meet specified eligibility requirements. Candidates from Designated Countries may apply only as U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Advising will be provided by Dr. Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical and numerical modeling of magnetic flux rope structures.
• Focus on time evolution and stability constraints.
• Validate theoretical approaches with real-world magnetic field measurements.

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

ORAU seeks candidates for the NASA Postdoctoral Program, offering unique research opportunities at NASA research centers. This fellowship involves developing models of magnetic flux rope structures in the heliosphere, focusing on time evolution and stability.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and meet specified eligibility requirements. Candidates from Designated Countries may apply only as U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Advising will be provided by Dr. Teresa Nieves-Chinchilla. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].